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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Polignac when he traveled to London in 1885?
(a) 42.
(b) 51.
(c) 55.
(d) 41.

2. With what famous actress did Dr. Pozzi have an ongoing affair and friendship?
(a) Catherine Pozzi.
(b) Sarah Bernhardt.
(c) Marie Colombier.
(d) Emma Fischoff.

3. Who was the prince among the three men who visited London in 1885?
(a) Edmond de Goncourt.
(b) Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac.
(c) Edmond de Polignac.
(d) Edward Burne-Jones.

4. When did the author first see in person the painting that inspired this book?
(a) 2008.
(b) 2015.
(c) 2011.
(d) 2001.

5. Who painted The Beguiling of Merlin?
(a) Henry James.
(b) Emma Fischoff.
(c) Alexandre Laboulbene.
(d) Edward Burne-Jones.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the count among the three men who are described visiting London in 1885?

2. When did Liberty and Co. open in London?

3. Where is Dr. Pozzi's right hand in the painting by Sargent?

4. What was the name of Samuel Pozzi's mother?

5. When did Montesquiou and Polignac meet?

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